Category: Opinions

Details continue to emerge weeks after the accidental shooting involving actor Alec Baldwin in Albuquerque, New Mexico, bringing new questions to light. What we know is that on Oct. 21, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally wounded on the set of Baldwin’s movie “Rust” after the actor pointed a “prop gun” at the camera lens and fired. Director Joel Souza was also wounded. We know that after preparing the set that morning, including checking props, there was a break for lunch, and everyone was shuttled off set for food. What is not clear is whether props, including the Colt .45 revolver…

It wasn’t long ago when the Harvin Student Center was filled with energy. There was always something going on. Tables were filled with students playing Dungeons and Dragons while others competed in “Guitar Hero,” “Dance Dance Revolution” or other video games.  There were guest speakers, talent shows and many other activities that added to the college experience. Student organizations were flourishing with members and active in encouraging student involvement. Rush Week was more than an empty table with flyers. People manned the tables and answered questions from potential recruits. The Harvin Center was an actual hub of student engagement. Then…

A&E, FOX, ABC, ESPN, The History Channel, Hulu and Vice — you hear those and probably don’t think of Mickey Mouse. But that’s what you’ll probably be thinking soon, with the Disney company purchasing many entertainment and media companies. Disney has made purchases of these companies and their sister companies and has their roots dug deep into many other companies; not just movies either, they also own Hollywood Records, Synergy Group, GoPro and several news centers in ABC.  Let that sink in a minute. Disney now owns the news you watch or hear about, the music you listen to and…

In January, British actor Rowan Adkins told Radio Times that cancel culture has “become a digital mob roaming the streets looking for someone to burn and has made it hard for people to be exposed to a wide spectrum of opinion.” In many ways, the man known to so many as Mr. Bean, for all intents and purposes, may be right. The origins of cancel culture are debatable. Some people say it can be traced as far back as the early 2000s in music videos when “canceling” referred to the ending of a relationship. What is not in debate is…

Unity in days after 9/11 attacks was short-lived As the 20th anniversary of the attack on our soil passes, one has to wonder what happened to the unity in our country? At what point did the United States of America become the Divided States of America? Many may be too young to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001. But for those who are old enough, the details are ingrained in our minds for the rest of our lives. We remember the fear we felt for our families and our country. We remember exactly where we were as we watched…

Reporter Justine Wade talks about the fatal shooting that involved Amber Guyger, former Dallas police office, and Botham Jean.